The green moray (Gymnothorax funebris) is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae, found in the western Atlantic Ocean from Long Island, New York, Bermuda, and the northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, at depths down to 40 metres (130 ft). Its length is up to 2.5 metres (8.2 ft).

Learn about the green moray eel, including their habitat, diet, range and population status, and where you can find them at the National Aquarium.

Although appearing green, moray eels actually have brownish or grey skin that mixes with a layer of yellow mucus, causing a green hue. Learn more about the green moray eel and how to protect its habitat.

Feb 14, 2020 · Green moray eels live in shallower along the western Atlantic Ocean. They span from New Jersey all the way south to Brazil and into the Gulf of Mexico, which means we can see them in Flower Garden Banks, Florida Keys, Gray’s …

Feb 6, 2025 · One of the largest of the morays, the green moray is often found at 6 feet long but can reach 8 feet and 65 pounds. Although it is actually dark grey-brown, it is covered in a thick yellow mucus, giving it its green coloring and protecting it from parasites and disease.

Though brightly-colored and one of the largest moray species, green moray eels are elusive, nocturnal animals that hide away during the day.

Moray eels, or Muraenidae (/ ˈmɒreɪ, məˈreɪ /), are a family of eels whose members are found worldwide. There are approximately 200 species in 15 genera which are almost exclusively marine, but several species are regularly seen in brackish …

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Green moray eels, Gymnothorax funebris (Ranzani, 1839), aka black moray, green cong, green conger, green congo, green eel, and olive-green moray eel, are one of the most common and one of the largest of the moray eels.

The green moray eel is a large, stealthy reef predator with an elongated body, a powerful bite, and a distinct greenish appearance. Though often feared due to its menacing open-mouth display, this eel is mostly shy and defensive, only attacking when provoked.